Destination Wedding of the Year Award
Award Description:
The Destination Wedding of the Year award recognizes excellence in planning and executing a wedding held outside the couple’s home city, state, or country. This award honors planners who flawlessly coordinate travel logistics, vendor partnerships, and event design to create an extraordinary destination wedding experience.
Nomination Overview (150 words):
Provide a brief overview highlighting the destination wedding. Address:
The destination location and venue
The couple’s goals and objectives
Guest count and travel coordination
How the couple’s vision was brought to life
Unique challenges or cultural considerations and how they were managed
Nomination Details (350-500 words):
Working Relationship: Describe collaboration with the couple, including research, virtual/in-person meetings, and vision boards.
Ceremony & Reception Details: Include venue specifics, local regulations, and unique challenges.
Travel Coordination: Highlight logistics for guests, accommodations, and transportation.
Food & Beverage: Explain menu design, local cuisine integration, and catering logistics.
Décor, Entertainment, and Support Elements: Detail how design, lighting, music, and local vendors elevated the wedding experience.
Supporting Materials:
Event planning timeline and day-of timeline
Total budget: per person cost, services provided by planner, other vendors, and in-kind contributions
Destination-specific printed materials (invitations, programs, signage, escort cards, menus)
Client testimonial
5–6 high-quality photos (venue, décor, food, room setups)
Optional 2-minute video segment
Who Should Apply:
Planners who have executed an outstanding destination wedding, managing travel logistics, vendor partnerships, and design creativity while providing an unforgettable experience for the couple and their guests.
